m0mmaBuck Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I am hoping to find an engaging US History program for a 2nd-3rd grade boy. He is not a big independent reader. He does seem to enjoy the SOTW approach (coloring page is OK by him, likes the map, tolerates the additional reading since he knows some hands on project will follow). I would like him to have at least a brief overview of the timeline and some of the events and personalities, especially if I send him back to PS in the Fall. I was wondering about History Pockets but also looked at Hakim's US History set. I had also thought about going through the US History as presented in the "What Your ___ Needs to Know" books (using 1st-3rd grade books) and supplementing with biographies and other library materials. Thoughts? Other suggestions? TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 For that age, I like the American Story series, by the Maestros: http://www.maestrobooks.com/books.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klothos Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Hakim's US History set is too advanced for his age, I think. Here's what we're doing for US History: Revolution for Kids: A History with 21 Activities by Janis Herbert Colonial Days: Discovering the Past with Games, Activities, etc. (sounds like the "21 Activities" series and the David King books like this one are what you should look into the most!) Sarah Morton's Day: A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Girl Samuel Eaton's Day: A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Boy John, Paul, George & Ben by Lane Smith A Lion to Guard Us by Clyde Bulla The World of William Penn by Genevieve Foster George Washington's World by Genevieve Foster Liberty! How the Revolutionary War Began by Lucille Penner Katie's Trunk by Ann Turner We the Kids: The Preamble of the Constitution by David Catrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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applesing Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 We are really enjoying the U.S. History in My Father's World Adventures for our 2nd grader. It has been a fun, interesting year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandra in va Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 We are really enjoying the U.S. History in My Father's World Adventures for our 2nd grader. It has been a fun, interesting year! That's what I was going to suggest. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I like some of the WP resources paired with the Time Traveler CD's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaHappy Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 HOD has a couple of US history programs for that age group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0mmaBuck Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 We are really enjoying the U.S. History in My Father's World Adventures for our 2nd grader. It has been a fun, interesting year! It looks like I could just order the history books. That has promise. The books from Amazon (21 projects and the others) also look like they would be good for DS. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EppieJ Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Hello! I agree that A History of US would be too much for 2/3 grade. I'm actually considering it for next year for DS who will be 5th grade. From experience, I can tell you that History Pockets are a fun way to touch on history subjects, but they are not too in-depth. It would be easy to add in some readers from the time period for a more complete study tho. DS enjoyed every one of the books that we've gone through - he's an artsy type and loves the hands on stuff. The pockets consist of a "booklet" of info (easy to read and understand, good content for a general overview), a fact page, vocabulary, various activities/crafts relating to the reading. For example, when studying Ancient Greece we made our own "knuckles" game to play. There's also lots that can be colored (or not- my ds loves art but does not enjoy coloring. Go figure!). If you go to the Evan-Moor website, you can see inside the books to have a better idea of what they're about. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 We loved WinterPromise's Amer Story 1 for second grade and Amer Story 2 for third grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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